N65276 (Cessna 172P) — routes, history & safety record

Registrations are reused: the FAA register shows one earlier aircraft with this mark, the last registration cancelled on January 26, 1968.

We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.

Safety history

No recorded accidents or incidents for this aircraft in FlightFinder’s database.

Registrations are reused. These records predate the airframe built in 1982 and belong to earlier aircraft that carried N65276.

December 21, 1967Accident
Inadequate Preflight Preparation And/Or Planning; Gust Locks Engaged. Factors: Checklist-Failed To Use; Improperly Loaded Aircraft-Weight-And/Or C.G.
Douglas DC-3C · 2 fatalities
The failure of the crew to perform a pre-takeoff control check resulting in takeoff with the elevators immobilized by a control batten. Full accident record
April 21, 1957Accident
The Board determines that the probable cause of this accident was the attempt by the pilot to fly over mountainous terrain by visual reference to the ground in weather conditions which severely restricted forward visibility and necessitated a descent to a dangerously low altitude.
Douglas DC-3C
The Board determines that the probable cause of this accident was the attempt by the pilot to fly over mountainous terrain by visual reference to the ground in weather conditions which severely restricted forward visibility and necessitated a descent to a dangerously low altitude. Full accident record